Q&A with Deep Blue in Colombia

We chatted with the Director of Deep Blue, a luxury resort on the remote Isla de Providencia, Colombia, to discuss kayaking, mountain crabs and why the resort’s sea views are the best in Colombia.

What do you recommend a first-time visitor to Isla de Providencia do while on the island?

Take a kayak to Crab Caye and the McBean National Park; if you visit in the late afternoon you’ve a good chance of snorkelling with turtles there!

What about someone who regularly visits?

The restaurant Divino Nino on South West beach does amazing mixed platters of fresh, local, traditionally-prepared seafood at budget prices. It’s a popular restaurant with locals and visitors alike.

Is there a regional specialty foodies need to try when they visit?

Mountain crab claws. These crabs live in the mountains and are endemic to the island. They have a unique meaty taste that is very different to normal (sea-living) crabs.

For sports fans, where is the best place nearby to watch sport?

South West Bay, where there are frequent horse races along the beach.

Are there any good walking or hiking routes?

You can hike up to The Peak – at 360 metres this is the highest point in the archipelago and the walk takes three hours round trip. The views on a clear day are spectacular.

What cultural events are coming up on the island?

The island’s traditional carnival will take place 18 – 21 June 2014. It’s a four-day celebration of local island life and culture.

Name one item guests should bring with them to Deep Blue.

Goggles and snorkel (or you can borrow ours!).

Are there any unique souvenirs visitors can take home with them from the island?

The island is part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve, so we encourage visitors to take only photographs and leave only footprints.

What’s your favourite thing about Isla de Providencia?

Beautiful Caribbean beaches with no one else on them. Our island is unique; it’s very undeveloped with a strong traditional culture, much like the whole Caribbean was 50 years ago.

What’s your favourite part about working at Deep Blue?

The peace and tranquility, the view and being able to wake up early in the morning to see manta rays leaping from the sea in front of the hotel. Our views are incredible – surely we have the best sea views of any hotel in Colombia!

Find out more at Deep Blue and contact them directly to arrange your stay.

The search is over for globetrotters seeking Caribbean island isolation. Colombia’s little-known Providencia island (a dot on the map midway between Costa Rica and Jamaica) is off the tourist drag and has remained unscathed from money-making developers. It’s a place where mangos fall from the trees at random, snorkelling with turtles and the promise of […]

Our island is unique; it’s very undeveloped with a strong traditional culture, much like the whole Caribbean was 50 years ago.